Tag: Iola KS
Ask about his bike shops name, and Ben Alexander offers up a history lesson. Kansas, the state, was named after the Kansas River, which derived its name from the Kanza Indian tribe. Kanza translates to people…
LAHARPE A glimpse at LaHarpe is a glimpse at countless rural communities across America, Harry Lee Jr. noted. Weve got a lot of homes that need replacing, and we need replacement homes, Lee said.…
Performers near and far have found a fun-filled outlet to show off their musical talents in Iola. For the past several weeks, a handful of musicians have made their way to Iolas Timeout Tavern, 118…
A proposal by Thrive Allen County first mentioned in April may have gained ground Wednesday night when a group of about 30 local citizens came to learn about VISIT Allen County. John Brocker, county commissioner,…
Criminal charges were filed Thursday against an Iola man accused of poisoning an Allen County Deputys drink at McDonalds. Trevor Hockaday, 22, was charged with one count of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer.…
Those wishing to look for a hidden medallion in the runup to Farm-City Days have until Monday to purchase a button that enables participation in the hunt. The medallion, in the design of an airplane,…
Iola City Council members approved the purchase of two vehicles for the Iola Police Department, but declined buying a third vehicle for other departments to use. Council members approved Monday, 4-2, the purchase of a…
KINCAID The Kincaid Free Fair will take festival-goers from Pioneer Days to Modern Ways starting Thursday. The three-day festival, which swells Kincaids population from about 200 people to several thousand, kicks off with a…
Calling it a first step to shoring up the citys water fund, Iola City Council members approved a 10-percent water rate hike, effective Jan. 1. Other steps are still to come. Even with the rate…
Iolans will be given the option to round up their utility bills to the next dollar to support a local agency that gives aid to utility customers. Iola City Council members approved Monday a Roundup…
